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    T61 15.4 Can I replace the DVD drive for a battery

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Palmvim, Feb 22, 2008.

  1. Palmvim

    Palmvim Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can it be done, if so how much more use will I get? Right now I'm getting a bit more than 2 hours. Can never to the end of a class. Thanks
     
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    Yep, they're pricey though, ~$130 for only 3-cell, should add about an hour or a tad more to your time.
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Feb 22, 2008
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    Have you tried lowering your brightness and decreasing CPU performance? That should add some battery life.
     
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    I did, think got 6 cells with the 15.4... Is ThinkPad Advanced Ultrabay Battery, #40Y6789 the right one for my system? T61 15.4 model 646066. It only talks about the 60 lines (R,T,Z). What about the T61
     
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